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Unable ʌnˈeɪbl Adjective Bre Lay Move I Contact

Word unable
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ʌnˈeɪbl / NAmE / ʌnˈeɪbl /
Example
  • he lay there, unable to move.
  • i tried to contact him but was unable to.
  • she was unable to hide her excitement.
  • let us know if you’re unable to come.
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unable

(adjective)BrE / ʌnˈeɪbl / NAmE / ʌnˈeɪbl /
  1. not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
    • opposite able
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/able_1
    • He lay there, unable to move.
    • I tried to contact him but was unable to.
    • She was unable to hide her excitement.
    • Let us know if you’re unable to come.
    • They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict.

    Extra Examples

    • He remained silent, unwilling or unable to say what was in his mind.
    • He seemed constitutionally unable not to give his opinion on anything and everything.
    • He seemed constitutionally unable to keep quiet.
    • He was considered unable to cope with the pressure of the job.
    • He went on, apparently unable to stop.
    • She found herself unable to meet his gaze.
    • The accident left him unable to walk.
    • The road was deemed unable to cope with increased traffic.
    • The staff were simply unable to cope.
    • They are somehow unable to make the choices necessary.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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